Materials Scientists pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $172,190 or more. The middle half of materials scientists in Minneapolis earn between $101,540 and $137,320.
- $84K10th
- $102K25th
- $132KMedian
- $137K75th
- $172K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $124,850 | $10,404 | $60.02 |
| Median | $132,160 | $11,013 | $63.54 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $101,540 | $8,462 | $48.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $137,320 | $11,443 | $66.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Materials Scientists pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Materials scientists in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($125,000) and about the same as the U.S. average ($126,180). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $117,790.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $124,850 | $132,160 | $83,510 | $172,190 | 270 |
| Minnesota | $125,000 | $132,160 | $83,500 | $172,500 | 290 |
| United States | $126,180 | $117,790 | $66,820 | $197,290 | 8,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Materials Scientists salary after taxes in Minneapolis
On the average salary of $124,850, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $89,633 a year, or $7,469 a month and $3,447 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $90,698 | $7,558 |
| Working in MN | $89,633 | $7,469 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Minneapolis a good place for materials scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $124,850 buys what about $119,107 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Materials Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Chicago, IL$140,350
- Detroit, MI$124,000
- Cincinnati, OH$105,030
- Louisville, KY$70,150
- Columbus, OH$99,670
- Cleveland, OH$118,440
Highest-paying cities for materials scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($225,960).
- San Francisco, CA$225,960
- San Jose, CA$225,780
- Los Angeles, CA$154,850
- Portland, OR$151,750
- Worcester, MA$150,530
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Materials Scientists salary in Minneapolis: questions
How much do materials scientists make an hour in Minneapolis?
$60.02 an hour on average, and $63.54 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level materials scientists salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $83,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $101,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the materials scientists take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $89,633 a year ($7,469 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $124,850. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do materials scientists earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($126,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2032; area Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.58, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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